"Sjouke Burry" wrote in message
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James Sweet wrote:
lurk@sbc junk global.net wrote:
which one of the tv's are a better buy and less repair problems
lcd or plasma thanks....
Both have many advantages and disadvantages, suggest you do some research
online as well as compare models of both types in the store. It's too
broad of a subject to give you a simple answer.
Obvious difference
lasmascreens do burn in easely.
Unless you have a real need for a flat screen hanging on your wall, I'd
stick with CRT for as long as they are around. Many of the problems on both
LCDs and plasmas are not supported to component level by the manufacturers.
Replacing boards is fine as long as the unit is under warranty, but an
expensive exercise, when it's not.
If you really want one, go to the store and ask to see a sports programme
where there's plenty of movement. Plasmas are reknowned for generating
movement artifacts, which can be quite annoying to watch. Don't make the
mistake, though, of looking at a 54 inch plasma screen from 2 feet away.
You'll see all sorts of nasties that wouldn't be apparent at a normal
viewing distance.
Some of the Sony stores have good displays of both with proper lighting and
seating. Worth a look to get a better idea of the two, and how they stack up
with respect to each other, and CRT sets.
Arfa